TSLA390.030-4.43%
GM77.110-0.53%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN16.725-1.075%
CYD44.945-0.925%
HMC28.7200.83%
TM179.5502.63%
CVNA69.660-0.93%
PAG204.4004%
LAD336.0704.7%
AN207.8904.35%
GPI327.6808.28%
ABG226.6008.17%
SAH101.8502.12%
TSLA390.030-4.43%
GM77.110-0.53%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN16.725-1.075%
CYD44.945-0.925%
HMC28.7200.83%
TM179.5502.63%
CVNA69.660-0.93%
PAG204.4004%
LAD336.0704.7%
AN207.8904.35%
GPI327.6808.28%
ABG226.6008.17%
SAH101.8502.12%
TSLA390.030-4.43%
GM77.110-0.53%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN16.725-1.075%
CYD44.945-0.925%
HMC28.7200.83%
TM179.5502.63%
CVNA69.660-0.93%
PAG204.4004%
LAD336.0704.7%
AN207.8904.35%
GPI327.6808.28%
ABG226.6008.17%
SAH101.8502.12%


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Social Media

Terrance “BowTie” Campbell Gets Creative On Social Media to Attract Buyers

- May 31, 2018
Every dealership puts their own spin on how they target their next buyer through the dealerships social media accounts. Some dealerships even allow their employees creative freedom, within company policy,...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
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Get Creative On Social Media to Attract Buyers | Should Your Dealership’s Service Department Go Mobile? | Are Prices At the Pump Influencing The Industry?

- May 31, 2018
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, May 30th, 2018: Get Creative On Social Media to Attract Buyers Every dealership puts their own spin on how they target their next buyer through the dealerships...
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How to Leverage Organic and Paid Content on Social Media

- May 30, 2018
There is no slowing down for Facebook and Instagram. By 2019, Facebook, the world’s largest social network with 2.2 billion monthly active users, will account for 11.3 percent of all U.S....
Sales & Marketing Auto News
social media

Social Media vs. Third-Party Marketing: Which Is Best for Your Dealership?

- May 25, 2018
Deciding where to put your dealership’s marketing budget and strategies can be challenging. The world of technology has brought about many options, but with each one there are pros and...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
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Summer Sales Strategies

- May 23, 2018
Summer is a catch-22 season for car sales. On the one hand, more people buy cars during the summer than any other season. The warm summer weather makes going to...
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e-commerce

Is E-Commerce Driving the Auto Industry?

- May 15, 2018
Over the past decade or so, the automotive industry has been through some major changes. A large part of this change stems from the rise of the Internet and social...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
social media

Three Ways to Step Up Your Social Media Game in 2018

- March 12, 2018
Just weeks into 2018, the social media landscape was rocked by major news from Facebook that the world’s largest social network is downgrading organic content from brands. As Facebook announced,...
Articles Headlines

How Should You Be Sharing Content On Your Dealership’s Social Media Accounts?

- March 9, 2018
Sarah Epstein, Director of Social Media at Cars.com gives insight to what content you should be sharing on your dealership's social media accounts and how to customize each post specifically for...
Featured Headlines
newscast

How You Should Be Sharing Content On Your Dealership’s Social Media | Volvo CEO: Tariffs would be “problem for all of us” | Edmunds Report: What drives customer loyalty?

- March 9, 2018
On today's CBT Newscast for Friday, March 9th, 2018: How Should You Be Sharing Content On Your Dealership's Social Media Accounts? Sarah Epstein, Director of Social Media at Cars.com gives insight to what...
Daily Newscast
social media

F&I and Social Media – 4 Ways to Boost Profits & Increase CSI

- February 28, 2018
The typical dealer spends thousands of dollars a month on advertising. The car deals, the service department coupons, the parts specials…you see them in direct mail, on TV, in your...
F&I Auto News

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